Chronic low-grade inflammation plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of obesity, due to its
associated chronic diseases such as type II diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary …

Cocoa originates from beans of the cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao L.) and it is an important
commodity in the world and the main ingredient in chocolate manufacture. Its value and …

Diet-induced obesity is associated to an imbalance in the normal gut microbiota
composition. Resveratrol and quercetin, widely known for their health beneficial properties …

Wine, and particularly red wine, is a beverage with a great chemical complexity that is in
continuous evolution. Chemically, wine is a hydroalcoholic solution (~ 78% water) that …

Cocoa and its products are rich sources of polyphenols such as flavanols. These
compounds exert antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, accountable for cocoa health …

To evaluate the anti‐obesity effects of chlorogenic acid (CGA), the mice were fed a high‐fat
diet (HFD) upon chlorogenic acid treatment for 6 weeks. The results showed administration …

Cocoa is a source of flavanols, and these phenolic compounds exert beneficial effects on
health and aging, and reduce the risk of suffering chronic diseases (cardiovascular …

Polyphenolic compounds, widely present in fruits, vegetables, and cereals, have potential
benefits for human health and are protective agents against the development of …

It is well known that cocoa and dark chocolate possess polyphenols as major constituents
whose dietary consumption has been associated to beneficial effects. In fact, cocoa and dark …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a clinical manifestation characterized by a plethora of
comorbidities, including hyperglycemia, abdominal obesity, arterial hypertension, and …